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 One
of the mainstay services of Exterior Worlds is residential pool
design. This service entails the meticulous design of a custom
swimming pool that compliments the features of the property and speaks to the
lifestyle of the homeowner. Experts in pool construction are subcontracted
under our invoice to ensure that the highest quality of craftsmanship is fully
integrated into the entirety of the Houston landscaping master plan.
One of the
most important distinguishing characteristics of our swimming pools
is the emphasis we place on creating a structure that is appropriate to the
property in every respect. The pool must work as a supportive
element to the surrounding Houston landscaping elements if it is going to
ultimately be a success. The most important of these elements is the home
itself. It is the most prominent feature on the landscape, and in every
sense of the term, the central focal point of the Houston landscaping
plan.
Residential
pool
design should feature a geometry that compliments the architecture of the
home. It should also be sized appropriately to the home so that
it neither dwarfs the appearance of the house, nor seems too small in relation
to it. Other Houston landscaping elements must also be considered in order
to keep the pool in proportional relationship to the rest of the yard.
Gardens, trees, pathways, and courtyards should all appear in scale when viewed
from the pool, and the pool should appear in scale when viewed from these zones
of interest as well.

Residential pool designs also result in a zone of special interest that is
far more than a place for people to swim. Swimming pools are
typically built with patios that can be used to host any number of events that
may have nothing at all to do with swimming. Some are built with wet bars
that can accommodate guests at poolside without having to travel into the house
for drinks. Others connect to outdoor kitchens or gardens with pavilions
where large parties can move back and forth between a choice of fine
amenities.
We also
make it a point to create a swimming
pool that is feature rich. There are a number of both
functional and decorative elements that can be integrated into residential pool
design. Spas can be built that provide both recreation and therapy to
people who enjoy sitting in warm, circulated water. Waterfalls, water
jets, and fountains can also be built into swimming pools. These features
add vertical element to the pool that makes it stand out in a powerful
way. They can also be built in a way that provides children and adults
with a safe, and very fun, way to play in the water.
Pool
lighting is always treated as a top priority in any construction
project. Light is visible for safety so people who do swim at
night can accurately judge the depth of the water. It is also essential to
bringing out the rich motifs of residential pool design so they can be clearly
seen by guests who visit the home at night. Superb lighting effects with
fiber optics and LEDs are now possible that can make any Houston
swimming pool look like it belongs next to a five star hotel in a tropical
paradise.
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